Define: Confidential Information
What does "Confidential Information" mean? The meaning differs based on the contract. We found 10 definitions across 28 companies in SEC filings.
Definition 1 (Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., seen in 1 filing)
Confidential Information means any non-public, proprietary confidential or trade secret information of the Company and or its customers, including but not limited to, business processes, know-how, practices, methods, plans, research, operations, services, strategies, techniques, formulae, manuals, data, notes, diagrams, customer or vendor information, pricing or cost information, product plans, designs, experimental processes and inventions.
Source: Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. 10-Q
Definition 2 (AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC., seen in 1 filing)
Confidential Information means an item of information or a compilation of information in any form (tangible or intangible), related to AIG's business that AIG has not made public or authorized public disclosure of, and that is not generally known to the public through proper means. Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to: (a) business plans and analysis, customer and prospective customer lists, personnel, staffing and compensation information, marketing plans and strategies, research and development data, financial data, operational data, methods, techniques, technical data, know-how, innovations, computer programs, un-patented inventions, and trade secrets and (b) information about the business affairs of third parties (including, but not limited to, customers and prospective customers) that such third parties provide to AIG in confidence.
Source: AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. 10-K
Definition 3 (BOEING CO, seen in 1 filing)
Confidential Information means information that a Borrower furnishes to the Agent or any Lender in a writing designated as confidential, but does not include any such information that is or becomes generally available to the public or that is or becomes available to the Agent or such Lender from a source other than a Borrower.
Source: BOEING CO 8-K
Definition 4 (JPMORGAN CHASE & CO, seen in 1 filing)
Confidential Information means includes but is not limited to (i) information received by the Firm from third parties under confidential conditions (ii) intellectual property and trade secrets, technical, product, business, financial, or development information from the Firm, the use or disclosure of which reasonably might be construed to be contrary to the interest of the Firm or (iii) other proprietary information or data, including, but not limited to, customer lists.
Source: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 10-K
Definition 5 (CVS HEALTH Corp, seen in 1 filing)
Confidential Information means trade secrets; computer code generated or developed by the Corporation; software or programs and related documentation; strategic compilations and analysis; strategic processes; business or financial methods, practices and plans; non-public costs and prices; operating margins; marketing, merchandising and selling techniques and information; customer lists; provider lists details of customer agreements; pricing arrangements with pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors or suppliers including but not limited to any discounts and/or rebates; pharmacy reimbursement rates; premium information; payment rates; contractual forms; expansion strategies; real estate strategies; operating strategies; sources of supply; patient records; business plans; other financial, commercial, business or technical information related to the Corporation and confidential information of third parties which is given to the Corporation pursuant to an obligation or agreement to keep such information confidential.
Source: CVS HEALTH Corp 10-K
Definition 6 (CVS HEALTH Corp, seen in 1 filing)
Confidential Information means all information concerning the business of the Company or any Subsidiary relating to any of their products, product development, trade secrets, customers, suppliers, finances, and business plans and strategies. Excluded from the definition of Confidential Information is information (i) that is or becomes part of the public domain, other than through the breach of this Agreement by Executive or (ii) regarding the Company's business or industry properly acquired by Executive in the course of Executive s career as an Executive in the Company's industry and independent of Executive's employment by the Company. For this purpose, information known or available generally within the trade or industry of the Company or any Subsidiary shall be deemed to be known or available to the public.
Source: CVS HEALTH Corp 10-K
Definition 7 (CVS HEALTH Corp, seen in 1 filing)
Confidential Information means all information concerning the business of the Company or any Subsidiary relating to any of their products, product development, trade secrets, customers, suppliers, finances, and business plans and strategies. Excluded from the definition of Confidential Information is information (i) that is or becomes part of the public domain, other than through the breach of this Agreement by Executive or (ii) regarding the Company's business or industry properly acquired by Executive in the course of Executive's career as an Executive in the Company's industry and independent of Executive's employment by the Company. For this purpose, information known or available generally within the trade or industry of the Company or any Subsidiary shall be deemed to be known or available to the public.
Source: CVS HEALTH Corp 10-Q
Definition 8 (CHEVRON CORP, seen in 1 filing)
Confidential Information means all information (including business, competitively sensitive, technical, and other information) data, knowledge, ideas and work that are made available to either Party as a result of this Agreement, or all information that either Party learns, discovers, develops or creates as a consequence of or arising out of this Agreement, including all original works of authorship, inventions, discoveries and improvements.
Source: CHEVRON CORP 10-Q
Definition 9 (Walmart Inc., seen in 1 filing)
Confidential Information means private, sensitive, confidential, proprietary and trade secret information including but not limited to, information regarding Walmart s products or services, strategies, research and development efforts, logistics, transportation, selling and delivery plans, geographic markets, developing or potential geographic markets, developing or potential product markets, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, data, business methods, computer programs and related source and object code, supplier and customer relationships, contacts and information, methods or sources of product manufacture, know-how, product or service cost or pricing, personnel allocation or organizational structure, business, marketing, development and expansion or contraction plans, information concerning the legal or financial affairs of Walmart, any other non-public information, and any other information protected by the Nondisclosure and Restricted Use Agreement executed by Associate.
Source: Walmart Inc. 10-K
Definition 10 (CITIGROUP INC, seen in 1 filing)
Confidential Information means any confidential, secret and/or proprietary information regarding Citi, including any nonpublic information regarding Citi's business, products and services, methods, systems, and business plans, and information regarding Citi's current, former and prospective employees, clients and vendors.
Source: CITIGROUP INC 10-K
Data extracted from 68 SEC EDGAR filings across 28 companies. Source: Material contracts (Exhibit 10) filed under Regulation S-K.
This page presents definitions found in actual SEC filings for informational purposes. The specific definition appropriate for your contract may vary based on jurisdiction, industry, and specific circumstances. Consult with a qualified attorney for legal advice.